Cheesy Bacon Beef Skillet

Savor the rich flavors of cheddar, bacon, and seasoned ground beef in this quick and budget-friendly keto dinner. With less than 10 ingredients, this dish is simple, fast, and satisfying in under 15 minutes.
ingredients
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- 2.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until translucent.
- 3.
Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned.
- 4.
Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle it over the ground beef. Stir in the paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 5.
Once the beef is cooked through, turn off the heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt.
- 6.
Once the cheese is melted, garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!